Legal Assistant

 

Description:


As a Legal Assistant (Management Analyst I), you will support the DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review, specifically supporting the Santa Ana, CA Immigration Court, in a fast-paced environment. This role involves extensive administrative tasks, close interaction with the public, attorneys, and U.S. Immigration Judges. Responsibilities include managing case information, coordinating with various agencies, handling court documents, schedules, and mail, and assisting U.S. Immigration Judges in court. This position offers a non-negotiable hourly rate of $22.75.
 

 

Your future duties and responsibilities
 

  • Respond to inquiries and manage case information
  • Provide administrative assistance to U.S. Immigration Judges, court management, and support staff
  • Communicate with the Department of Homeland Security, Private Bar Attorneys, and other federal immigration agencies
  • Answer and transfer telephone calls
  • Review and process legal documents and correspondence
  • Manage court calendars and prepare orders and hearing notices
  • Sort and distribute filings and mail
  • Assist U.S. Immigration Judges in court hearings
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • Assemble and maintain Records of Proceedings (ROP)
     

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role

U.S. Citizenship required
 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience as an administrative assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, program assistant, customer service role, or related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs. and perform filing tasks
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Moderate Risk Public Trust Security Clearance
  • Successful completion of a CGI Background Investigation, including checks on criminal history, education, employment, credit, and driving records
  • Work schedule is 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours, subject to court operational needs)

Organization CGI
Industry Legal / Law Jobs
Occupational Category Legal Assistant
Job Location California,USA
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-03-08 7:47 pm
Expires on 2025-04-22